Below are 12 shelters for homeless in Kalamazoo, MI County.

Established in 1982 as a 501 c (3) non-profit organization, HRI has dedicated its efforts to finding housing solutions for individuals in the midst of a housing crisis, as well as on behalf of the community at large. Our services are designed to stabilize homeless households and help those in jeopardy of losing their housing, so they are more likely to avoid a repeat situation.

Life Application is a short-term introductory program to provide basic information to new and returning clients at the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission seeking a life change. The program provides a solid foundation for future growth and encouragement to proceed to the long-term programs.

Did you know that nearly half of the homeless we help at our shelter are children? It is sobering to think of innocent babies, toddlers, elementary, middle-schoolers and teenagers wandering the streets with their mothers because of abuse, neglect, poor decisions or a crisis that left them homeless. We welcome them at the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, helping them to discover the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ. During their stay with us, we feed them three nutritious meals each day, provide them with bedding and personal hygiene items, clothe them and support families while parents learn job skills and find work. The women and children who stay with us have a bedroom, bathroom, lounge/common area, dining area, playground and laundry facilities to use while they are here. We can accommodate up to 54 women and children and they typically stay for an average of 30-45 days.

The Transitional Living Program serves youth ages 16-21 in Kalamazoo County. We assist youth who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless by enabling them to become stable adults through a wide variety of services. These may include assistance with living skills, aid in finding housing and support in maintaining a positive housing environment. We offer weekly “Life Skills Groups” to help youth form friendships, build support systems and develop essential life skills.

Transitional Supportive Housing is available for up to two years for clients leaving the shelter who need assistance establishing housing on their own. While in the program, families are able to pursue their goals, parent their children in a stable environment and build a positive housing and credit history. We have a number of housing units scattered throughout Kalamazoo County.